The Comprehensive Evolution of American Comics.

Chapter 1237 Assistant
While the punch is charging up, the robotic arm will also provide feedback to Roy.

Roy could intuitively feel the force of his robotic arm, which was now several tons, down to the single digit. This allowed Roy to perform some very precise operations.

For example, things like breaking cutlery or pulling off doorknobs when opening a door won't happen.

Roy withdrew his mechanical hand, revealing four deep fingerprints carved into the metal tabletop in front of him, enough to be used as a pen holder.

"It's a good thing I didn't arrange to meet you in my own lab," Yang Le said casually.

"Come on, don't just stand there, try the other two weapons."

Roy remained obedient. The moment the term "energy shield" entered his mind, his mechanical arm changed. The forearm armor split in two and unfolded to the left and right, extending to form a simple circle.

Then, abundant blue energy spread outwards from inside the arm, eventually forming a rhomboid shield that could completely shield Roy.

"The energy shield's maximum resistance is determined by its internal energy; when fully charged, it can even block Superman's heat vision."

Roy understood what Yang Le was talking about. As the shield deployed, a string of numbers appeared in his mind: 100%.

"How do I ensure my arm is fully charged?" Roy deactivated the shield. "Do I need to charge it, like a phone? But I can't see the charging port anywhere."

“I’ve incorporated a charging system inside the arm, the same one used for charging the fist,” Yang Le explained. “With it, the robotic arm can charge itself, without needing you to charge it separately.”

"Of course, just in case, I've also added a charging cable for you, right at your elbow."

Roy rotated his arm. Because it was a mechanical arm, he could easily perform even the most illogical movements. Sure enough, when he checked his elbow, the armor there opened up, revealing a plug.

However, this plug is not one of the common ones on the market; instead, it looks like a circuit board.

"This is a universal plug. As long as you align it with the input port, it can become the charging plug you need. It can also be inserted into any mechanical device. Once you connect it, you can perform the hacking operation."

Roy closed the armor. So far, he was quite satisfied with the entire mechanical arm; now only the last function remained.

Roy looked at the coffee machine in the corner of the lab. He raised his hand and aimed at the stack of disposable paper cups next to the coffee machine. The next second, his entire palm was launched out until he grabbed the paper cup on top.

A rope, about the thickness of a thumb, connected the palm and the arm, and Roy used this rope to pull the palm back.

"The grappling hook can reach up to 15 meters. You don't need to worry about the rope's strength. The rope is made of the same material as your arm. If someone can break the rope, your entire arm won't be of any use."

“There are only these three armed groups left right now.” Yang Le crossed out the first three words on the paper.

"Couldn't you give me some more offensive weaponry?" Roy couldn't help but complain.

"We'd be lucky to use three," Yang Le rolled his eyes. "That's all the materials we have. Do you think inventing is free?"

As he spoke, Yang Le extended his right hand toward Roy and beckoned to him with his finger.

Seeing Roy's confused expression, Yang Le said irritably, "Money! You don't think there's such a thing as a free lunch, do you?" "Does this thing cost money?" Roy asked weakly, glancing at his right arm.

"How novel is that?" Yang Le laughed in exasperation. "What's our relationship? You just want to freeload off my invention?"

In fact, Yang Le only met Roy for the first time yesterday, since the first person he met after arriving in the DC Universe was his clone William.

It really comes true that most of the people around Roy now are probably more familiar with William, the 'imposter,' than with him, the real one.

After all, a closer look reveals that Roy was kidnapped by the Illuminati less than six months after becoming a member of Kuaishou, during his first independent mission. William helped him expand his network afterward.

Take the Kid Flash and his friends, for example. They all met while on missions or in the Hall of Justice. If you ask Roy now, he won't be able to tell you the Kid Flash's real names.

After all, he was originally just an assistant and had no access to this level.

Overall, the person Roy knew best in the entire league was Green Arrow; he only knew the code names of the others and had barely spoken to them.

This was only his third visit to the Hall of Justice, and Roy had almost had his life stolen from him. No wonder he was mentally broken.

If he knew that William had even used his identity to become a full member of the Justice League just one year after leaving his assistant role, he might be even more devastated.

"Can I pay in installments?" Roy asked, shrinking a little as he spoke. "I'll find a way to earn money to pay it off."

Roy had actually considered asking Green Arrow for help. Although Quinn Corporation was not as famous as Wayne Corporation and Lexcorp, its actual assets were no less than those two.

If Oliver is willing to help, then not only the down payment for the arm, but also all the subsequent weapons Roy can pay for in one go.

But in what capacity should he ask for help? He had just lost his temper with Oliver; even the most shameless person wouldn't ask for help now, especially not one that involved a large sum of money.

Although Roy knew that the money was a small sum for Oliver, he still couldn't bring himself to ask.

Yang Le noticed Roy's predicament. Actually, he didn't really want to force Roy to give him money. After all, at his level, money was really just a string of numbers.

If Yang Le wanted to, he could pick out any of the many ingenious ideas in Xiao Qibing's mind and sell them as patents, making a fortune. The reason he said this to Roy was to deliberately embarrass him.

After all, people only know how to cherish something when they lose it. Although it's a realistic situation, when you mention Roy Chan, you'll definitely think of his adoptive father, Oliver.

Everything is difficult at the beginning. Only by making this start and leaving this seed can we gradually repair it later.

"I have a suggestion." Yang Le transformed back into a human and sat calmly in a chair to the side.

"Why don't you come and work for me? If you perform well enough, I'll waive the cost of the robotic arm, and I can even install the subsequent weaponry for you for free."

(End of this chapter)